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About the 2024 Nominees, Timothy Pernell wrote:
  I missed him in my last post. Which again goes back to how hard it will be for other nominees. Ozzy definitely still has a clear shot but I didn't make it clear in my last post.

Actually Ozzy is rare because he's probably the first and only one to have a successful solo career as a heavy metal artist. I mean we had had famous names like David Lee Roth, Tommy Lee and such try solo careers but none were at Ozzy's level of success.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 12:17pm
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About The Allman Brothers Band, will m wrote:
  RIP Dickey Betts
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 11:51am
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About The Allman Brothers Band, J.W. wrote:
  RIP Dickey Betts
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 11:42am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Alec Tess wrote:
  I don't why most Hall watchers are doubting Ozzy's chances?

Despite metal acts never doing the best in Hall voting Ozzy should be a exception to that
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 11:40am
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About the 2024 Nominees, will m wrote:
  RIP dicky betts, my favorite Allman brother. jaimoe is the last standing of the original lineup :(((
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 11:13am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Alec Tess wrote:
  The difference between LL Cool J and Judas Priest is that

LL Cool J very well would have been inducted as eventually as a a Performer and it's unknown to most of us expect a very few but I am sure Todd Rundgren got the final spot over him in the Performers category as they didn't want to fullly exclude Classic Rock in the Performers spot

Judas Priest unfortunately had little to no shot to get in as a Performers and probably were always bound to be a Musical Excellence inductee
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 11:09am
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About Bad Company, Don wrote:
  All I will say is that it is a crying shame when a crappy, derivative band like Beastie Boys gets in the Hall when they did, and Bands like Bad Company cannot even get a nom.

Sad World.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 10:51am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Timothy Pernell wrote:
  ^^ "Top 5" WTF I meant top 10... LOL

Anyway, I don't know why my thoughts keep changing. This definitely was a hard list to figure out. A lot of us could be wrong on who goes in.

The way I look at it, the ones that seemed to be locks (or should be) are:
Cher
Lenny
Foreigner
Kool and the Gang
Mariah is in the "SHOULD BE A LOCK" list (only reason I kept her out of here is because I'm nervous)

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I think I've been kinda clear on that. After that, I don't know.

We have biases, the history of the Hall and how it votes for minority artists (women, urban artists) that makes it difficult to figure out. Also, there's never been a class where only the first ballot nominees get in.

So I'm expecting a mostly first ballot class with two previous nominees.

In this case, it would be:
Mary J. Blige (2nd)
Jane's Addiction (2nd)
Dave Matthews Band (2nd)
A Tribe Called Quest (3rd)
Eric B and Rakim (2nd)

Everyone else:
Sinead, Mimi, Cher, Lenny, Foreigner, Oasis, Kool & the Gang, Sade, Ozzy

Are first ballot nominees. And all first year nominees as opposed to first year eligible (even Oasis isn't FYE).

Too many scenarios can happen here.

Let's say the surefire locks are the ones I picked. Who will round it out if there were two previous nominees. I think that's why I've been a bit bullish about Mary's chances. She could go in and this can continue the Hall's three women a year class. But who will be the seventh??? Tough decision.

DMB could be the 7th just so they could make up for 2020.
Or Jane's Addiction somehow defies all odds and be the shocker of this and get in (a'la Rage Against the Machine).
Or any of the two rap acts make a stab at it.

I have to be honest guys, this is one class I'm stumped on!!! "Boring list" my ass LOL
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 10:45am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Michael W. wrote:
  My predictions for induction are (in order of confidence level):

Foreigner
Mariah Carey
Ozzy Osbourne
Kool & The Gang
A Tribe Called Quest
Cher
Sinead O'Connor

And the class I'd most WANT to see inducted is:

Kool & The Gang
A Tribe Called Quest
Dave Matthews Band
Jane's Addiction
Foreigner
Mary J. Blige
Sinead O'Connor
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 10:35am
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About the 2024 Nominees, xwing1212 wrote:
  I generally don't like it when artists are shoved into side categories when they're also on the ballot. That means all of the votes that went their way were wasted.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 10:22am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Alec Tess wrote:
  The thing about the side categories is that they can be very surprising

I don't think anyone or most had Link Wray as a Early Influence inductee in 2023

Or Judas Priest as Musical Excellence inductee or Harry Belafonte as a Early Influence inductee in 2022


Or LL Cool J as a Musical Excellence inductee or Kraftwerk as a Early Influence inductee in 2021

Or wayback in 2017 when Nile Rodgers got Musical Excellence

Thats why if IDK The Smiths get Musical Excellence some how in 2024 I wouldn't rule that out
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 10:01am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Poseidon wrote:
  richie,

Last I have heard,

Mary J Blige aleady recieved some phone calls, sounding good for her.

Sounds like my list posted in Steve Hoffman Forum using same username is accurate again.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 08:08am
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About the 2024 Nominees, richie wrote:
  Leitern.

I agree with you, you source makes sense and will be precise.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 08:01am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Leitern wrote:
  Based on my information source Poseidon's information, I think these 7 acts are getting in this year for the 2024 class:

Mary J. Blige
Mariah Carey
Cher
Foreigner
Kool & The Gang
Lenny Kravitz
A Tribe Called Quest

What do you think?.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 07:59am
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About the 2024 Nominees, K-Dawg wrote:
  My final picks remain unchanged despite this nonsense

Mariah Carey
Cher
Ozzy Osborne
Foreigner
Lenny Kravitz
ATCQ
Kool & the Gang

If 8, Oasis
If 9, Sade
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 07:34am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Timothy Pernell wrote:
  Here's something quite crazy when you review these lists:

From the 1999 list, 45 of the 100 women are currently in the RRHOF. But in the list I saw, Sade is below Whitney at number 66, Cher is 43. Mariah is not on this list so I don't know which list you saw, Rialb lol

From the 2012 list, I only counted 5 of the women that got inducted and 3 of them are in the top 5:

Madonna (1)
Whitney Houston (6)
Janet Jackson (7)

Then:
Annie Lennox - Eurythmics (22)
Sheryl Crow (25)

The rest are from artists mostly still ineligible for induction with only a few who have passed the year of eligibility.

Also interesting to note, Mariah's not in the 1999 list but she's number 2 in the 2012 list. Mary J. Blige is also not on the list from 99 but in the 2012 list, she's number 9.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 02:54am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Timothy Pernell wrote:
  Ralib,

Yeah I saw Sade being listed that high (which is incredible, really). They're actually higher than Whitney (61) in that list. But I'm sure the numbers would have reversed by now had VH1 decided to make a new list now because Sade hasn't been much in the spotlight in the last 14 years. But also, I think it can get confusing because the media and the industry are split in how to present them: either as the front woman being a solo artist with a backing band or as the band itself (in reality, they're the latter, rather than the former). And that could definitely lead to voters being confused.

As for the listings of the non-inductees on that list, that's always the trick question: you just never know what might happen. All indicators do have Mariah likely being a first ballot inductee but who really knows? I would be lying to say I was surprised by Mariah's position but this came at the end of the 90s so it's understandable she'd be that low. If VH1 was to do a list now, Whitney and Mariah would likely be somewhere, if in not the top 5, top 10 at least by now.
Thursday, 04/18/2024 @ 02:42am
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About the 2024 Nominees, Philip wrote:
  Richie, how is your mom doing? I have been gone quite awhile, and last I heard, she was expecting the worst. I am sorry if I am bringing up a painful subject, but I have been away from this forum for awhile, and I'd like an update, if that's alright to ask.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:41pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, richie wrote:
  Poseidon,

I agree with you that the Top 7 (Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Foreigner, Kool & The Gang, Lenny Kravitz and A Tribe Called Quest) are pretty solid and Eric B. & Rakim could sneak in as well and and Oasis and Sade are fading in terms of their chances of getting in this year for the 2024 class.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:39pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Poseidon wrote:
  richie

Just ask me on Steve Hoffman Forum.

I think I will update information there using this username.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:33pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, richie wrote:
  You say he is wrong, but he is actually right. You looking for faults in him is just being unreasonable. The so-called mistakes in his words are just your imagination.

He is definitely always real and correct.

What do you think?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:32pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, richie wrote:
  You are all bullying me.

I just talk with my true information source Poseidon and you all are so mean to me.

You all just are bully me as Poseidon saying the truth that Kate Bush was manipulated. "
You Kate Bush fans are just freaking out and make very evil activity toward me.

His information is always true and reliable, I will forever believe in him. End of the story.

What do you think?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:29pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Mat r wrote:
  Richie

Do you want one of us to actually reach out to your family?
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:25pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Poseidon wrote:
  richie

As of now, top 7 is pretty solid, EBAR could sneak in. Oasis, Sade is fading
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:25pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, xwing1212 wrote:
  Good God RIchie made ANOTHER username to agree with him. Good lord.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 22:14pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, richie wrote:
  Poseidon,

Which acts are going to be the 2024 inductees?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 21:58pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Philip wrote:
  GuestG, no sweat. You can't always infer what's an afterthought and what isn't, especially when it's rushed in its writing.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 21:56pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Leitern wrote:
  Poseidon,

Is the 2024 class going to be Mariah Carey, Cher, Kool & The Gang, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz, Foreigner, Oasis, Eric B. & Rakim and Sade?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 21:32pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Leitern wrote:
  I agree with Richie,

Poseidon is 100% real and he is 100% precise.

You should all listen to him not insult him and Richie. You all should be kind to them and let them speak freely.

What do you think?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 21:31pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Once again my prediction for the 2024 class

Preformers category
Cher
Mariah Carey
Foreigner
Ozzy Osbourne
Kool & The Gang
Dave Matthews Band
Either A Tribe Called Quest or Peter Frampton
Either Oasis or Lenny Kravitz

Musical Excellence category
DEVO
Carol Kaye
Either A Tribe Called Quest or Peter Frampton

Early Influence category
MC5
Ella Fitzgerald
Dick Dale

Ahmet Ertegun Award
Sylvia Moy
Ed Sullivan
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 21:22pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Mat r wrote:
  Richie

We all know your last name from the time you doxxed yourself. Changing one letter isn't gonna cover that
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 20:50pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Leitern wrote:
  Poseidon said this about you guys in a tweet from December:

https://twitter.com/Btravll/status/1738117264702836940

too many people are trying to be funny over there. maybe that guy (or girl) (or whoever) will just copy my twitter over there and SHF

What do you think?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 20:47pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Leitern wrote:
  All statements by Poseidon are real and correspond to the final result.

So he is real and credible.

End of the story.

What do you think?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 20:46pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Laitern wrote:
  I agree with Richie,

Poseidon is 100% real and he is 100% precise.

You should all listen to him not insult him and Richie.

What do you think?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 20:44pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Mat r wrote:
  final predictions

Ozzy Osbourne
Cher
Mariah Carey
Foreigner
Kool and the Gang
Oasis
Dave Matthews Band

Musical Influence
Eric B and Rakim
Fela Kuti

Musical Excellence
David Johansen
Carol Kaye

Non-Performer
Richard Lester
Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman
Robert Christgau
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 20:43pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, KING wrote:
  KING Final 2024 Hall Of Fame Class Prediction.
2024 HOF Class (7).
1. Kool & The Gang
2. Foreigner
3. Mariah Carey
4. Lenny Kravitz
5. Cher
6. A Tribe Called Quest
7. Ozzy Osbourne

Early Influence (3).
1. Suzi Quatro
2. MC5
3. Tommy James

Musical Excellence (3)
1. Chic
2. Emmylou Harris
3. Procol Harum

I could see Peter Frampton somehow inducted as a Special Award if he falls short in the voting.
It's going to be a solid class no matter how it is finalized. My guess putting Chic in as a Special Award would close that chapter...Most Nominations without induction.

KING
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 20:36pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, richie wrote:
  Poseidon,

Any new news on who's going to be inducted this year for the 2024 class?.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 20:24pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, GuestG wrote:
  I think some people are reading into social media posts a little too closely. Tribe has a new merch line they are promoting and the posts don't have any real possible hall connection, while Frampton seems more like a "I hope I made it" kind of deal, especially since he's posting that before final votes get in and seeing some of the social media likes made. It's possible either did but I don't think either would have been told yet if so.

The only one I can reasonably see, which weirdly enough most missed, is what Mat R mentioned with the anniversary post sneaking in the the post photos of the artist in question with inducted artists then Cher at the very end. That's the closest I see to a direct indication to an induction so far and the closest hint given before announcement unless an artist or newssite directly leaks it
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 19:45pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, Elle Dee wrote:
  Oasis were the poster boys of Britpop. Britpop, much like Shoegaze, was meant to be an antithesis to Grunge craze in America at the time.
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 19:43pm
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About the 2024 Nominees, GuestG wrote:
  Philip,

Personally, if a particular artist is your least favorite or you think is least worthy for the Hall that isn't bothersome to me at all, that's a personal opinion which everyone has. Lots of analysis of artists for that.

It was more that I was interpreting that you were putting the particular artist in last place, or at least justifying it, in part because of the name that the front singer was born with and how it's pronounced in her native language and how that annoys you. Which just really rubbed me the wrong way, y'know? Even if it wasn't the case it seemed to be presented in that regard
Wednesday, 04/17/2024 @ 19:36pm
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